Prior to your visit, you might want to obtain a copy of the controversial book “Leisureville: Adventures in America's Retirement Utopias" by Andrew D. Blechman.
The book documents the development of a few of the earliest large planned retirement communities, but is mainly a narrative of the author's experiences while spending a month in TV with neighbors who had recently retired there.
But be forewarned, parts of this eye opening book are devoted to some of the sexual exploits of a few rather promiscuous Villagers.
However, although I (and many Villagers) strongly disagree with some of the opinions expressed by the author in his conclusion about the appropriateness of eschewing our responsibilities to society and the next generation, I think it's a must read for any TV wannabe.
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